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Josef Hofmann - PIANO PLAYING - WITH - PIANO QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Piano Playing
TO MY DEAR FRIEND CONSTANTIN VON STERNBERG
Piano Playing
Indispensables in Pianistic Success - I
Piano Questions Answered
A FOREWORD
PIANO QUESTIONS
INDEX
A concise guide for aspiring pianists, this work blends practical instruction with thoughtful reflection on what it means to make music come alive. Drawing on years of study and performance, the author shares observations that help students master the concrete mechanics of playing while hinting at the deeper, almost intangible, side of musical expression.
The book is filled with clear illustrations that demonstrate correct hand, finger, and foot positions, offering step‑by‑step advice on everything from octave technique to pedal use. Beyond the diagrams, it invites readers to contemplate how imagination, sensitivity, and a personal sense of aesthetics shape interpretation, encouraging them to look beyond the printed notes and discover the hidden cohesion that unites a piece.
By mastering the technical foundations presented here, learners open a “limitless vista” where intellect, spirit, and feeling merge, allowing them to approach each composition with confidence and a fresh, artistic perspective.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (302K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2012-03-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1876–1957
A dazzling piano prodigy who grew into one of the great virtuosos of his era, he also had a restless inventor’s mind that set him apart from many of his musical peers. His life joined brilliant performance, teaching, composition, and a lifelong fascination with mechanics.
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